Research Project Manager

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Research Project Manager to oversee delivery of pre-clinical and clinical research projects from initiation to close-out. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and resources, while coordinating with investigators, sites, and vendors to meet study milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of PM or clinical research experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required; two years of PM or clinical research experience.
• Two years of PM or clinical research experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Desired leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project investigators and research sites to ensure targets for start up, site activation, patient recruitment and enrollment.
• Assist with clinical site contract and amendment development as applicable.
• Coordinate preclinical project work among internal departments and stakeholders (Pre-clinical, PK/PD Core, Senior Scientists).
• Coordinate multiple studies including review of study protocols, data and final reports.
• Ensure compliance with pre-clinical guidelines.
• Work with biorepository and veterinary managers to ensure materials are available for preclinical study work.

Skills

Project management

Clinical research

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Research Project Manager, you will provide comprehensive oversight and leadership for the successful delivery of pre-clinical and clinical research projects, managing them from initiation to close-out. You are responsible for ensuring assigned research activities meet their strategic objectives.

Every day you will meticulously manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and resources for assigned trial(s), actively mitigating risks. This includes adept management of outside clinical sites, vendors, and all study meeting planning and execution.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with a deep understanding of research methodologies and regulations. Your ability to manage multiple complex projects, drive collaboration, and consistently deliver high-quality results will be foundational.

• Collaborate with project investigators and research sites to ensure targets are met for study start up, site activation, patient recruitment and enrollment
• Assist with clinical site contract and amendment development as applicable
• Coordinate preclinical project work activities among internal departments and stakeholders, including the Pre-clinical, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Core, and Senior Scientists
• Coordinate multiple studies including the review of study protocols, data and final reports
• Ensure compliance with pre-clinical guidelines
• Work with biorepository and veterinary managers to ensure that materials for pre clinical study work are available and provided
• Job Requirements Required
• Bachelors degree in related field
• Two (2) years of Project Management or 2 years of Clinical Research Experience
• A combination of education and experience may be accepted

Preferred

• Masters degree in related field

Where You'll Work

• Hello humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we’re a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$32.38 - $48.17 /hour